Can Meftal P Be Given For High Fever In An Infant?

Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2014

Question: Hi,

My One Year Old daughter woke up to fever
I gave her 1.2 ml of crocin drops..fever came down..then it went again to 99..so after 4hrs gave the same dose..

Last time when she had a high fever of 104 a month ago
Doctor suggested us to use Meftal-P syrup

Should i use again if the fever comes back..or do you suggested any other medicine
Her weight is close to 9Kgs and age is 13 Month Completed

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
You can use Meftal P

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Sorry for the delay in my response.

Yes, you can use Meftal P when the temperature is higher than 102 or if the crocin fails to reduce the fever. Meftal P is a stronger antipyretic to be used only in high fevers. Dosage can be 3 ml three times a day now. Has to be taken after food only.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar